We are trying to sell our truck. I don't want to sell the truck, but the high gas prices are absolutely killing us, we really have no other option. A lot of people are surprised to find out that the truck was actually mine before Andrew and I were married. It is my little (big) baby. It is the first truck that I purchased myself. I never thought I was a truck girl, but from the moment I was given a truck as a rental while my car was in the shop, I knew I was hooked. I bought the truck after I had graduated from college. I think it was some sort of statement of my independence. I absolutely do not regret buying it. In Utah the truck completely makes sense. Here in California, not so much. I can never find a parking spot and driving down the narrow lanes of the 110 scares me to death. When we first moved here we knew we would eventually have to get rid of it. Last year we bought a little vino scooter to try and help out. I love the scooter. It is easy to park, it gets 90 miles to the gallon and it's fun to drive. While the scooter has helped out a little bit, we have realized that it really is time to sell the truck.
Anyway, now to the point of this post ... we have been trying to find out what we can get for the truck. Unfortunately nobody wants to buy a truck right now. We researched the blue book value of the truck and headed off to the dealerships ready to make a deal. We had heard from everyone that carmax was definitely the best place to go. We got there and the salesman gave us the big speal about how they do their business. They then took the truck and we waited for over 3o minutes to get our appraisal. Andrew spent his time drooling over the 2004 BMW 3 series something or anothers. They finally came back with their offer. I have to admit that I have never wanted to punch someone in the face as much as I did this guy. Their offer was $10K less than blue book value! The salesman tried to justify it, but quickly handed us our keys, knowing we would never consider it. I don't think I will ever go back to that place again.
We are quickly learning that nobody is going to give us the complete value of the truck (priceless to me!). We are now just weighing our options and trying to figure out what the best option for us is right now. We will probably end up driving it out to Utah where we can get a little more for it. In the meantime we are also busy looking at options of new cars to buy. We clearly want something with great gas mileage. You can take a look at our poll to the right and vote on what you think we should get, or if you have any other suggestions please comment!! (no BMW's or Mini-Coopers Andrew!!)
4 comments:
One of the total stranger blogs that I lurk at is going to buy a 4-door short bed truck. Does your truck fit that description? If so, see the Glovebox link on my blog. :)
No Sion either Andrew. How about a Camery? We love our Corolla, but it's pretty narrow. If you're thinking long-term, something wider is better so you can pack three little munchkins in the back seat. I have to say though, the Corolla averages 30 miles to the gallon.
Ugh, we totally tried Carmax when we had to sell Seth's beloved baby, Bronco. They offered us $600 for it. Yes, that would be hundred. He sold it privately for a price that actually had three zeros. Lame! Understand having to be gas-smart though. We're getting something as soon as we get into our house. Love the Toyota Camry...also realllly like the Hyundai Sonata. :) Good luck, can't wait to see what you get!!!
Oh, so sad! I think you should stick it out and brew your own gas on your patio out of water, sugar, and whatever else you can find. I'm sure it would work!
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